Expectations High As Transfer Window Closes

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HE January transfer window slams shut in just over 24 hours and after that Europe's biggest clubs will have to deal the players they've got on their books until the end of the season.
But until the 10am Friday night deadline, there's plenty of time for some last-minute deals to go through and for old 'Arry Redknapp to conduct his famous car window interviews.
We look at what dealings might occur by England's 'Big Seven' clubs and what to expect in a frantic final day of the transfer window.
ARSENAL
It's all about one man, Julian Draxler. The on again, off again, story will reach its conclusion on Saturday morning, and if reports are to be believed, there is one man standing in the way of the deal - Arsene Wenger himself, who won't pay the $70m fee, despite both clubs agreeing to the deal.
The Mirror reports that Wenger refuses to "be held to ransom" for the 20-year-old and is now considering other options - such as 35-year-old Miroslav Klose.
CHELSEA
Chelsea has been efficient and got its dealings out of the way early in the window, with Bertrand Traoré, Nemanja Matic and Mohamed Salah all arriving in January.
"Hopefully, we are done," boss Jose Mourinho has said. "We are not bringing in a striker in this window."
That might disappoint Blues fans, who have been spoiled with big transfers in the Roman Abramovich era, but bigger and better things are expected when the season wraps up.
It's looking likely Southampton's 18-year-old defender Luke Shaw will sign in the European summer, along with St Etienne defender Kurt Zouma, 19, who will be brought in to replace David Luiz, should the Brazilian seal a switch to Bayern Munich.
A world class striker is what Jose really wants, and Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa and Bayern's Mario Mandzukic have been touted.
Don't rule out the Blues hijacking other clubs' late dealings though, they're known for it.
EVERTON
Everton might have already concluded its best bit of transfer business, shrugging off interest from David Moyes and Manchester United to re-sign defender Leighton Baines for a further four years.
Over the next 24 hours manager Roberto Martinez will be desperate to bring in a forward to cover the injured Romelu Lukaku- who will spend a month on the sidelines with ankle ligament damage.
Lyon striker Bafetimbi Gomis's name has been thrown up and the insipid performance of the Toffees when Lukaku hobbled off against Liverpool confirmed strengthening up front is needed.
LIVERPOOL
It's been a month of frustration for Liverpool fans, with Mohamed Salah's near-arrival the closest thing to transfer business the club has conducted.
Hey it could be worse, they could have signed Andy Carroll for more than $60m.
Speaking in light of news that the Reds board refused to up its budget to get Salah, manager Brendan Rodgers expressed his disappointment, but clarified his had full faith in the powers that be.
"Of course, I wanted to strengthen the team and if we are unable to do that it would be disappointing, but there's nothing you can do about it," he said.
The latest rumour doing the rounds is an interest in Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka from Dnipro for $30m.
The Reds also need cover in defence and centre midfield, and Rodgers has hinted he'll be working around the clock to get potential deals over the line.
"I think we will hopefully do something over the next couple of days," he said.
"Hopefully we can have a major signing before the window shuts and if we can do that we will be set up for the remaining games."
MANCHESTER CITY
Learning from its mistakes last season, City aggressively sought and secured its transfer targets in the beginning of this campaign, and it's paid dividends as the club finds itself atop the Premier League standings.
With City's envied crop of strikers plundering 115 goals already this season, it's clear that's not that area that needs bolstering. Instead, Manuel Pellegrini's only concern is for a back-four that has looked shaky at times, and clueless without skipper Vincent Kompany.
Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala has been linked, but a $70 price tag has been attached to the 22-year-old France international.
Defensive midfielder Fernando, also Porto, is another rumoured target, with recent reports indicating City had beaten crosstown rivals United to his signature.
With the dollars at it's disposal and a history of spending to get what it wants, you never say never with City, but it would be surprising to see any news additions before Saturday.
MANCHESTER UNITED
Juan Mata was the big, unexpected signings, but the common consensus is that United is still three of four players away from being competitive again.
Mata will spark the squad but question marks still remain over United's midfield, leading to speculation Moyes will follow up his remarkable Mata swoop with one for either Toni Kroos or Bastian Schweinsteiger, both of whom play for Bayern Munich.
If you believe what Moyes says, United are done with their dealings.
"I would say no. I have said no, I don't think I will, but if something happens I will soon let you know," he said after the Mata signing.
A quality left-back is still needed while frailties at the back this season and an ageing defence - consisting of Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand - means Moyes will be looking for a centre-back.
He may have to wait until summer, though the Mata deal proved anything can happen.
TOTTENHAM
Seven major signings in the off-season and a league position of fifth, 10 points off leaders City, isn't brilliant reading for Spurs.
Tottenham's dealings have been hit (Christian Erkisen, Paulinho and Vlad Chirches) and miss (Erik Lamela, Roberto Soldado and Nacer Chadli), leading to speculation interim boss Tim Sherwood dips into the market to replenish stocks.
Out of favour Lewis Holtby looks destined for Fulham, paving the way for Cottagers striker Dimitar Berbatov to return to his former club.
Spurs need more firepower up front following Jermain Defoe's departure to the MLS, and names like Bilbao's Iker Muniain and Juventus' Mirko Vucinic have been thrown up alongside Berbatov's.
Vucinic appears the most likely after Spurs officials met with the Montenegro international, but Arsenal has also expressed interest.